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Jalen Green powers Rockets to win in testy Game 2 against Warriors

Jalen Green powers Rockets to win in testy Game 2 against Warriors

Jalen Green scored 38 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 109-94 win over the shorthanded Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, evening the series at one game apiece. ... Continue Reading
Jimmy Butler to receive an MRI after Warriors star ruled out of Game 2

Jimmy Butler to receive an MRI after Warriors star ruled out of Game 2

Golden State’s Jimmy Butler left the game and was taken to the locker room soon after taking a hard fall on a foul by Amen Thompson late in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets ... Continue Reading
Warriors rule out Jimmy Butler for the rest of Game 2 with pelvis contusion

Warriors rule out Jimmy Butler for the rest of Game 2 with pelvis contusion

Golden State’s Jimmy Butler left the game and was taken to the locker room soon after taking a hard fall on a foul by Amen Thompson late in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets ... Continue Reading
Cavaliers avoid late collapse to take 2-0 series lead over the Heat

Cavaliers avoid late collapse to take 2-0 series lead over the Heat

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 fourth-quarter points to help Cleveland stave off a late surge from Miami and take a 2-0 series lead. ... Continue Reading
Kristaps Porzingis bloodied as Celtics take 2-0 series lead over Magic

Kristaps Porzingis bloodied as Celtics take 2-0 series lead over Magic

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis went to the locker room with a gash on his forehead but returned to shoot a pair of free throws after taking an elbow from Goga Bitadze of the Magic. ... Continue Reading
Celtics' Jayson Tatum ruled out ahead of Game 2 against Magic

Celtics' Jayson Tatum ruled out ahead of Game 2 against Magic

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was ruled out ahead of Game 2 against the Orlando Magic due to a wrist injury. ... Continue Reading
Were the Thunder underestimated going into the playoffs? | SPEAK

Were the Thunder underestimated going into the playoffs? | SPEAK

The "SPEAK" crew broke down if the Oklahoma City Thunder were underestimated going into their series against the Memphis Grizzlies. ... Continue Reading
Lakers, Warriors have a grueling path, Celtics are concerning in Nick's Tiers | First Things First

Lakers, Warriors have a grueling path, Celtics are concerning in Nick's Tiers | First Things First

Nick Wright shares his NBA Playoff Tiers, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors having a grueling path to the Finals and why the Boston Celtics are concerning with their injury bug. ... Continue Reading
Did the Lakers impress in their 'crucial' Game 2 win over the Timberwolves? | SPEAK

Did the Lakers impress in their 'crucial' Game 2 win over the Timberwolves? | SPEAK

The "SPEAK" crew broke down the crucial Game 2 win for Luka Doncic, Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. ... Continue Reading
Is Jayson Tatum's injury a threat to the Boston Celtics' title run? | First Things First

Is Jayson Tatum's injury a threat to the Boston Celtics' title run? | First Things First

Chris Broussard breaks down Jayson Tatum’s injury and what it means for the Boston Celtics in their series against the Orlando Magic ... Continue Reading
Impressed by the Los Angeles Lakers bounce back win in game 2? | The Herd

Impressed by the Los Angeles Lakers bounce back win in game 2? | The Herd

Colin Cowherd reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' bounce-back win in Game 2 and what it means moving forward ... Continue Reading
For the Lakers, there were signs Game 2 would be different

For the Lakers, there were signs Game 2 would be different

The Lakers won Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, tying their series at 1-1. ... Continue Reading
Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and 2024 US Olympian, retires from basketball

Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and 2024 US Olympian, retires from basketball

Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the year who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 at last year’s Paris Olympics, has announced his retirement ... Continue Reading
2025 NBA Draft early entry tracker: Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey enters

2025 NBA Draft early entry tracker: Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey enters

The NBA Draft is set for June 25, but some prospects have already entered their name into the pool. Here's a look at who's testing the NBA waters! ... Continue Reading
2025 NBA playoff odds tracker: Who will emerge from first round?

2025 NBA playoff odds tracker: Who will emerge from first round?

The official 2025 NBA playoff field is set. Follow along with the odds for each postseason series, beginning with Round 1. ... Continue Reading
Did the Los Angeles Lakers silence doubters with game 2 statement win | Breakfast Ball

Did the Los Angeles Lakers silence doubters with game 2 statement win | Breakfast Ball

Craig Carton reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 win, saying they didn’t play any better—the Minnesota Timberwolves just didn’t bring the same energy. ... Continue Reading
Lakers hold off Timberwolves in fourth quarter to even series 1-1

Lakers hold off Timberwolves in fourth quarter to even series 1-1

Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2. ... Continue Reading
Oklahoma City Thunder dominate Memphis Grizzlies again in Game 2 victory

Oklahoma City Thunder dominate Memphis Grizzlies again in Game 2 victory

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Memphis Grizzlies 118-99 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series. ... Continue Reading
Damian Lillard's return doesn't help the Bucks as they drop Game 2 to the Pacers

Damian Lillard's return doesn't help the Bucks as they drop Game 2 to the Pacers

Damian Lillard's return doesn't change Milwaukee Bucks' fortune as they drop Game 2 of their first-round playoff series to the Indiana Pacers. ... Continue Reading
2025 NBA playoffs: Knicks new pieces haven't fit, Clippers are dangerous and more takeaways

2025 NBA playoffs: Knicks new pieces haven't fit, Clippers are dangerous and more takeaways

Here are four other takeaways from the 2025 NBA playoffs thus far. ... Continue Reading